If you're serious about strengthening customer loyalty, consider this management lesson I learned from an odd source - a car wash attendant. It's an easy customer service concept that may change the course of your business. This guy was amazing. I was speaking at a convention in Washington, D.C. My wife and I decided to rent a car to drive to the Civil War battle site at Gettysburg. Here's what happened as we entered the car-rental location to...more
People have been making some good money for years doing online surveys. Companies are always looking for people to take their online surveys. You may ask how can you make money-taking surveys?Many companies need a wide variety of feed backs on opinions and taste from different people of all ages and all backgrounds. This helps them to research their products and services. They want to be able to do many things. One is to reach large audiences of...more
You have probably heard before that the real money in real estate is made when the market is bad. Now, we have to say up front that we count all money as real money. We dont care whether you are making it when times or good or when times are hard. If it is money, then it counts as being real as far as we are concerned. However, it is true that while fewer people may make money during hard times, those who do generally make a lot of it. This is because especially in real estate investing opportunities for major wealth generation occur when other people need money. If you can help them find a way to get that money, then your services will be in demand regardless of market conditions. Therefore, in order to succeed at real estate investing, you need to be able to show the money when buyers or sellers come looking for it. In tough markets, real estate investors often find that they have to sit out a few rounds while the market recovers. They believe that in situations like those today when the loan market is nearly impossible, that they cannot get involved in real estate investing because it is too hard to get rid of property. They believe that there simply are no buyers, and...more
Todays technology has provided us with so many forms of communication that we often grab for the nearest gadget without asking an important question, What gadget is best? Or, in more formal terms, What is the most effective method of communicating for this situation?Should you make a telephone call, or would it be better to visit in person? Should...more
Wedding Ceremonies The Timing Time of year is fundamental. Not everyone wants a summer wedding, although most brides and grooms tend to favor summertime wedding ceremonies, which means that popular venues are likely to be booked up, well in advance. If you are prepared to take a less traditional approach, in terms of dates and times, you may find...more
These are tools driven by compressed air. They are strong, rugged, and powerful. They are also now manufactured for every job around the house.Air tools, also referred to as pneumatic tools, have several advantages over electric power tools. For one, they offer more torque and power than conventional power tools. They also are generally more durable than their electric counterparts. Finally, they are easy to use. Just plug in your air tool's hose to your compressor and start working. They do require a separate air compressor that powers your individual air tools. Be sure to match the PSI (pressure per square inch) rating on your compressor with that of your tools. Also, only purchase air-tool hoses that are made for the connection on your compressor. A tight seal between your hose and compressor is critical to prevent air leakage and loss of power. There is an air tool for almost every job. Some of the more common air tools are:- Pneumatic drills- Air grinders- Pneumatic hammers- Lubricators - Air nail guns- Air paint sprayers- Pneumatic ratchets- Air sanders- Air saws, tire inflators, and pneumatic wrenches. Before selecting a compressor, carefully consider the unit's horsepower...more
Using the Internet merely for email or having a web site is pass. A lot of chiropractors already have jumped to blogging, conducting livestream discussions, hosting forums, and other cyber magic that are just what the Internet-savvy audience craves....more
Everyone who has purchased items from a military surplus or otherwise done business with the department of defense is well familiar with UID numbers, also known as "Unique Item Identifier." This combination of numbers and letters is a unique...more
Hey, as business owners we CAN'T be all things for all customers. I mean it would be fantastic if we could, however, you just cant meet the needs and wants of everyone, you would run yourself ragged trying BUT that doesnt mean you throw your hands...more
Imagine being one of the people responsible for the supplies procured by the US Armed Services. What sorts of supplies does the Department of Defense (DoD) have to track on a daily basis? Consider the sheer number of uniforms, boots, packs, helmets,...more
The United States Department of Defense's standard MIL-STD-130 encompasses specific standards mandated by the Department of Defense with regard to identifying, marking and maintaining accurate records of military property. All government contractors...more
The Department of Defense (DoD) established MIL-STD-130 which defines certain standard requirements for labeling and identifying all hardware articles; whether it's a discrete single item or single units comprising a group of subassemblies,...more